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Ten reasons Parents get children to Read

1. For children just learning to read (ages 3 through 7), try labeling things. This promotes word recognition. Print labels clearly in upper and lower case letters on construction paper and cover with clear contact paper. Common labels in a child’s room might include: mirror, blocks, chair, bed, lamp and books.

2. Get your child a library card and make regular visits to the library.

3. Let your child open your junk mail and decide what is to be saved or tossed. Let children use junk mail in pretend play.

4. Talk to your child daily about why you need to read--show your child that you must read when you pay bills.

5. Invite your children to help you read a recipe as you cook. Read cooking instructions aloud. Point out measurement markings on measuring cups and spoons.

6. Be a good role model and make a practice of reading daily.

7. Use the tried and true method--read aloud to your child each night at bedtime or at another regular time.

8. Bring the child into a story by stopping to ask a question or discuss what might happen next. You might ask or say, "How many pigs are there? Let’s count them together," "Why is the puppy dog sad?" "Can you show me everything in this picture that is red?" or "What do you think will happen next?"

9. Let your child pretend to read by saying the repetitive phrases in a book such as "The House That Jack Built" or by telling a favorite story he or she has memorized.

10. Record a favorite book on tape or check out a book/tape set from the library so that your child can read along. And when you want to advertise, Curious Parents is the best value in town!